Ribbon Cuttings

Superior Choice Credit Union Remodel Ribbon Cutting (3/3/22)

On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors joined the Superior Choice Credit Union to cut a ribbon to celebrate the newly remodeled East End branch location.

P&R Properties Bardon Avenue Development Groundbreaking (11/9/2021)

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the Superior Douglas County Area Chamber joined P&R Properties as they broke ground on their latest development in Superior - The Bardon Avenue Development!

The Bardon Avenue Development will be a 120 unit apartment complex and is the fifth multi-unit market-rate housing development by P&R Properties in Superior. The project is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2023.  Congratulations P&R Properties on this new development, we wish you many more years of success in Superior and the surrounding region!  Click here to see more photos.

Center for Muscle and Joint Therapy Ribbon-Cutting (11/8/2021)

On Monday, November 8, 2021, the Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors joined the Center for Muscle & Joint Therapy to cut a ribbon to celebrate their 30 year anniversary!

The Center for Muscle & Joint Therapy opened its doors in October of 1991.  In the 30 years since they have worked to become one of the region's premier physical therapy businesses.  Their team of licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants work diligently to provide the best tools and practices available to help improve mobility and alleviate pain associated with a  variety of ailments & injuries that compromise physical health. 

Learn more about the Center for Muscle & Joint Therapy on their website - cmjt.net.  Please click here to see more photos. 

Moen Building Ribbon-Cutting (9/30/21)

On Thursday, September 30, 2021, our Ambassadors joined two of our own Ambassadors, Kelli Hashey of DC Testing and Kim Moen of Wine Beginnings to celebrate the completion of work and art on their co-owned building - The Moen Building!

The Moen Building, located on the 1400 block of Tower Avenue features four women-owned businesses - DC Testing (1419 Tower), Unique Crown Beauty (1417 Tower), Art on the Planet (1413 Tower), and Wine Beginnings (1413 Tower).  Owners Kim and Kelli are sisters who decided to dedicate the name of the building in honor of their family, the Moen's, who have a long history of business entrepreneurship in Superior. The MOEN art on the outside of the building was painted by artist Aaron Boothe of Oulu, Wisconsin. 

Congratulations Kelli and Kim on your beautiful new building and dedication.  We wish you and your tenants many more years of continued success in Superior!

Pokegama Launch Ribbon-Cutting (9/22/21)

Imperium Chiropractic Ribbon-Cutting (9/1/2021)

On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, we joined Imperium Chiropractic to celebrate the grand opening of their Superior office, located in the Central Flats building on Belknap Street!

Imperium Chiropractic is committed to putting service and compassion back into healthcare.  They opened in 1996 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and expanded into Eau Claire in 2016 and Superior in 2021. Imperium is dedicated to creating a "Caring Culture" for their patients and they offer care for neck pain, pregnancy, sports injury, children, as well as back pain.  Fun fact - Dr. William Zimmer of the Superior location was a patient of Dr. Thomas Tozer when he was young and was able to intern with the Tozers before being hired to run the Superior Location!

Welcome to Superior, Imperium Chiropractic!  We wish you continued success for many years to come! Click here to see more photos. 

Serenity Spa & Salon Ft. Posh Affair Boutique Ribbon-Cutting (8/23/2021)

On Monday, August 23, 2021, our Ambassadors joined the staff of Serenity Spa & Salon Featuring Posh Affair Boutique to celebrate the business' new owners, Jessica Matson and Raya Horst!

Serenity Spa and Salon offers services such as hair care, nail, facials, body treatments, massage, wax services, and so much more! Posh Affair Boutique offers cute clothing and home decor items.  To celebrate the change of ownership Serenity offered gift bags to the first 50 customers as well as food and samples of the services they provide! 

Congratulations Serenity Spa & Salon Featuring Posh Affair Boutique on this exciting new milestone for your business!  We wish you many more years of continued success in Superior! Click here to see more photos. 

P&R Properties Central Flats ribbon-cutting (8/12/2021)

On Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 4:00 pm our Chamber Ambassadors joined P&R properties to celebrate Central Flats, their newest apartment/retail complex in Superior with a ribbon-cutting!

Central Flats opened in 2020. The complex has 130 units that range from 1-3 bedrooms, 1-2 baths, and 478 to 1899 square feet. The units are market-rate pricing and the complex has been at full occupancy since opening. The complex also features retail space, which has occupancy. If you'd like to learn more about Central Flats you can go online at prproperties.org!

Congratulations to P&R Properties! We wish you many more years of continued success in Superior! Click here to see more photos.

North Country Independent Living ribbon-cutting (7/26/21)

On Monday, July 26, 2021, our Chamber Ambassadors, joined by State Senator Janet Bewley celebrated North Country Independent Living’s new location with a ribbon-cutting!

Now located at 2911 Tower Avenue, Suite 9, in Superior, North Country Independent Living is a non-profit agency that empowers people with disabilities in Northwest Wisconsin.  NCIL provides information, training, and support to people with disabilities in 8 counties, allowing them to make informed decisions about their disability-related needs.  All services are consumer-controlled, and each individual decides which services they wish to participate in.  The organization is made up of at least 51% of staff and a board of directors with people with disabilities.  Their ribbon-cutting preceded an open-house celebration in recognition of the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Congratulations North Country Independent Living on your new location! We wish you many more years of continued success in Superior and Northwest Wisconsin! Click here to see more photos.

Embark Supported Employment ribbon-cutting (7/21/21)

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the Superior Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors joined Embark Supported Employment (Formerly Superior Vocations Center) as they celebrated their rebrand with a ribbon-cutting and open house! 

Embark Supported Employment, located at 2320 Hill Avenue in Superior has supported our community for over 50 years.  A non-profit, their mission is to support individuals as they discover their dreams through meaningful employment and community engagement. The services provided by Embark Supported Employment support individuals with barriers to employment so they can find and maintain meaningful paid jobs. These individuals have provided services for businesses such as the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Head of the Lakes United Way, Douglas County, The City of Superior and so much more. The rebrand is meant to symbolize the journey their clients undertake by utilizing their services. 

Congratulations to Embark Supported Employment!  Your efforts will enhance Superior, Douglas County, and our surrounding communities for many more years to come! 

Black Fox Salon Studio, LLC ribbon-cutting (7/16/21)

On Friday, July 16, 2021, our Ambassadors were joined by Mayor Jim Paine to celebrate and welcome Black Fox Salon Studio, LLC to Superior with a ribbon-cutting!

Located at 1408 Tower Avenue, Black Fox Salon Studio offers services for all hair types! Their services include innovative cuts, sculpting, and styling. Lena Cooper, owner and stylist, will keep your style up with current trends using the newest techniques! The space also offers a range of diverse products.

Learn more about Black Fox Salon Studio at blackfoxhairstudio.com! Click here to see more photos. 

Essentia Health Superior Belknap Pharmacy Ribbon-Cutting (7/12/21)

Superior Public Museums - Old Firehouse and Police Museum Ribbon-Cutting (6/24/21)

Sutherland CBD New Location Ribbon-Cutting (6/1/21)

Lakehead Constructors Inc. American Flag Dedication Ribbon-Cutting (5/27/21)

The Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors joined Lakehead Constructors Inc. on Thursday, May 21, 2021, to celebrate the dedication of their new Flag! This 30'x50' flag will fly high over their headquarters in Superior at the base of the Bong Bridge. Lakehead Constructors was joined by the American Legion Richard I. Bong Post 435 for the ceremony.

Congratulations to Lakehead Constructors! This flag will serve as a wonderful welcome to our community for many years to come! Click here to see more photos. 

Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center Ribbon-Cutting (3/10/21)

On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, the Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors celebrated with the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center as they opened two new exhibits!

The first exhibit is the Joe Gomer: Honoring a Legacy traveling exhibit from the St. Louis County Historical Society. The 12 panel traveling exhibit features Gomer, a 99th Pursuit Squadron (later known as the 99th Fighter Squadron) member. The pilots in that unit were nicknamed “the Tuskegee Airmen.” Following the war, Gomer and his family lived in Duluth, where he was involved in community activism and was committed to ensuring equal opportunities for people of color and women. This exhibit will be on view through October 31.

A new permanent exhibit featuring the Korea and Vietnam Wars will be located on the lower level at the foot of the southeast stairwell. This exhibit utilizes the stories of veterans from both conflicts to help the visitor understand the importance of both to American history. Learn about efforts to recover the remains of missing soldiers in Korea, walk into a communications hooch to learn the story of the Army Security Agency (ASA), and hear about the legacy of Vietnam as told by veterans today. An immersive experience will leave a lasting impression on visitors.

Congratulations to the Richard I. Bong Center on your brand new exhibits! These will tell the stories of local veterans for generations to come! Click here to see more photos.

Hearing Wellness Center of Superior Ribbon cutting (2/11/2021)

On Thursday, February 11, 2021, the Superior Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors celebrated the grand opening of Hearing Wellness Center's newest location in Superior! 

Located at 1707 N. 8th Street in Superior, the Hearing Wellness Center is a locally-owned hearing and tinnitus clinic.  The Superior location will allow Wisconsin patients in need of hearing aids, hearing aid fittings & repair, hearing loss prevention, and more to receive care closer to home. 

Congratulations Hearing Wellness Center on your new Superior Location! We wish you all the best in the years to come. You can learn more about the Hearing Wellness Center at hearingwellnessctr.com.  Click here to see more photos. 

Bear Creek Trail Branch Cutting (11/5/2020)

On Thursday, November 5, 2020, the Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors joined the City of Superior for a "Branch" cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Bear Creek Trail! 

The Bear Creek Trail - Makwa Ziibiins Miikana is a 2.25-mile non-motorized recreation trail that extends from the Osaugie Trail/Tri-County Corridor from Bear Creek Park to Wisconsin Point Road.  The trail is an ADA compliant (non-wheelchair accessible) trail featuring 20 boardwalk sections and 16 timber crossings to protect wetlands.  It passes through Douglas County and City of Superior land with gorgeous views of Allouez Bay and Bear Creek. 

Congratulations to the City of Superior and the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department for bringing us this amazing new outdoor recreation trail to Superior! Click here to see more photos. 

St. Luke's Mariner Medical Clinic 3D Mammography Machine Ribbon Cutting (10/21/2020)

Today, October 21, 2020, we joined St. Luke's Mariner Medical Clinic to celebrate their brand new Genius 3D Mammography machine!

With the new Genius 3D Mammography machine and exam is very similar to having a conventional 2D mammogram, however instead of viewing the data as a flat image, this new technology will allow the technicians to view tissue layer by layer allowing for more fine details to be visible. This exam is approved by the FDA, detects 41% more invasive breast cancers, and reduces false-positive rates up to 40%. Having the capability to perform these tests in Superior has opened up accessibility to this technology not only to Superior residents but to residents across Northwest Wisconsin. You can learn more or schedule an appointment at slhduluth.com/mammogram.

Congratulations St. Luke's Mariner Medical Clinic on your brand new 3D Mammography machine! Your investment in our community will help keep our residents healthy for many more years to come! Click here to see more photos. 

Harbor House Crisis Shelters Tabitha Apartments Ribbon Cutting (10/7/20)

On Wednesday, October 7 we celebrated with Harbor House Crisis Shelters - A Ministry of Faith United Methodist Church the completion of their newest apartment building, the Tabitha Apartments!

The Harbor House Crisis Shelters organization offers emergency shelter and transitional & permanent housing for women and families in need. The Tabitha Apartments, a Permanent Supportive housing project is a five apartment complex that will house one property manager and will support up to four families. The program will teach life skills, address barriers such as poor credit and rental history, mental illness, and much more. To learn more go to harborhousescs.org.  Click here to see more photos. 

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites and Wissota Chophouse Groundbreaking (10/7/2020)

At 11 am on Wednesday, October 7, Cobblestone Hotel & Suites and Wissota Chophouse broke ground on their newest location in Superior!  The new 60 room hotel property and restaurant will be located at North 11th Street and Tower Avenue.   Mayor Jim Paine, Cobblestone Hotel & Suites President CEO Brian Wogernese, and Superior Douglas County Area Chamber President and CEO Taylor Pedersen were among the speakers at the event.  The new hotel is expected to be completed sometime in the 2021-2022 season. 

Cobblestone Hotel & Suites was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin.  The company currently has over 145 locations across the United States, including the Boarders Inn & Suites in Superior. Click here to see more photos. 

Webster Dream Park Ribbon-Cutting (9/9/2020)

It may have been raining, but it was a beautiful day to celebrate the Webster Dream Park with a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, September 9, 2020! 

The 3.27 acre Webster Dream Park, located at 5700 Tower Avenue in South Superior is an all-abilities playground where children of all ages and abilities can play together.  The dream of Kenna Hermanson (pictured cutting the ribbon) became a vision that inspired many local residents, organizations, and businesses to donate over $300,000 for the project. To learn more and see more photos click here. 

Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation Ribbon-Cutting (2/13/2020)

On Thursday, February 13, 2020, our Ambassadors joined the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate Duluth Area Community Foundation's new space in the Medical Arts Building, Suite 700, in Duluth! 

The ribbon-cutting was held at the Duluth Area Community Foundation's open house where community members were welcome to come and explore.  The spot features a large open floor plan and a large conference room that non-profits in the area are welcome to use! The new space will allow the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation to continue to grow. The Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation promotes private giving for the public good.  They do this by fostering generosity, civic engagement, and inclusiveness. They strive to be a catalyst in regional philanthropy.  You can learn more at dsacommunityfoundation.org

Congratulations Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation! We wish you many more years of continued success! Click here to see more photos.

Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service Ribbon-Cutting (1/23/2020)

Our Ambassadors and Mayor Jim Paine joined Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service to celebrate their recently renovated building as well as the return of their services out of Superior! 

Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service provides Superior and Douglas county patient care at a reasonable cost in a way that engages the whole team, working together in clinical practice, education, and research. The building, located on 1602 North 34th Street adjacent to the Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital was in need of repairs after the 2019 winter season.  The renovated building will allow Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service to continue serving Superior and Douglas County residents for years to come. 

Congratulations Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service on your new space and your continued support of our community! We wish you many more years of continued success in Superior! Click here to see more photos. 

Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital, Superior Adult Partial Hospitalization Program Ribbon Cutting (1/20/2020)

The Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors joined Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital-Superior to celebrate the open house and official opening of the Adult Partial Hospitalization Program in Superior!

The Adult Partial Hospitalization Program is an outpatient mental health group therapy program offering skilled care in a safe and therapeutic environment for adults 18 years and older with significant mental health concerns. This 3-week program runs 4 days a week, 6 hours per day.  Attendance is required for every program session. The program provides groups with a focus on stabilization of current mental health concerns and skill building such as Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Activity Therapy, Medication Monitoring, Spiritual Support, Patient and Family education and support, and Coping Skills Training. Learn more about the Adult Partial Hospitalization Program in Superior by calling 715-817-7188

Congratulations Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital-Superior for this wonderful addition to the services you provide in our community!  We wish you many more years of growth and continued success! Click here to see more photos.

Family Forum Inc. Ribbon Cutting (12/16/2019)

The Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors joined Family Forum Inc. Head Start to celebrate the grand opening of their Early Head Start Center Based Program! The Early Head Start Center-Based program will provide center-based services for families with infants six weeks of age up to 35 months, the first program of its kind in Superior.  The new program will be offered four days a week for seven and a half hours a day, Tuesday through Friday.  The program services up to 8 Infants and toddlers, who will experience learning in a fun, safe, and enriching environment.

Family Forum Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation that provides programs for families in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and Price Counties in Wisconsin. To learn more about the program or Family Forum Inc. go to familyforum.org or call 715-392-9896. Click here to learn more. 

Kwik Trip #135 Ribbon Cutting (10/30/2019)

Yesterday the Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors was pleased to celebrate the grand opening of the Kwik Trip #135's brand new, technologically advanced car wash!

Located at 6007 Tower Avenue in South Superior, this brand new car wash (Located across the street from the Kwik Trip) is an automatic wash that requires you to put your car in neutral to use. The conveyor belt takes your car through the wash in half the time of a regular wash and can wash up to four cars at the same time, greatly reducing wait times! With the opening of this car wash, it becomes one of two of this type in the Twin Ports with the other being located in Hermantown. 

Congratulations Kwik Trip 135! We wish you many more years of continued success in Superior! Click here to see more photos.

Tri-State Business Systems Ribbon Cutting (10/24/2019)

Our Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber Ambassadors joined Tri-State Business Systems to celebrate the addition of a new partner, Kim Culp, with a ribbon-cutting! 

Tri-State Business Systems is a locally owned company that has operated in Superior for over 80 years. Tri-State offers knowledgeable and personalized services in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.  Services include copiers/printers, office supplies, office furniture & design, cash registers/point of sales systems. 

Congratulations Tri-State on your growing business and we wish you many more years of continued success in Superior! Click here to see more photos.

Lakehead Constructors Inc. Ribbon Cutting (10/10/19)

The Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors was honored to join Lakehead Constructors Inc. to celebrate the grand opening of their new building located in the Winter Street Industrial Complex. 

The multi-million dollar project will allow Lakehead Constructors, who has operated out of Superior since 1916, to continue to grow and expand their operations in our region.  Lakehead Constructors Inc offers pre-construction services, equipment rental, construction management, and traditional contractor services throughout the Midwest. To learn more about Lakehead Constructors, go to www.lakeheadconstructors.com

Congratulations Lakehead Constructors Inc. on your beautiful new building!  We wish you many more years of continued success in Superior! Click here to see more photos!